Explore Lucca

An important hub of travel, culture, and commerce during Roman times, Lucca, Italy now represents some of the most elegant beauty and history of Tuscany. The landscape here is lovely and the hills are more gentle and rolling than those of the Tuscan countryside further south. All over the city, timeless Italian traditions are shared in warm and welcoming restaurants headed by world-class chefs. Lucca is also known for its art scene and beautiful architecture.

Here are few suggestions of things to do in Lucca:

-Take an Italian cooking class: After you've sampled some of the legendary cuisine of Lucca, you'll be inspired to bring some of the flavors home with you. It's easy to find a class here as local chefs seem more than pleased to share their skills.

-Guinigi Tower: Climb the metal stairs to the very top of this tower built years ago by the citizens of this town. When you reach the top, you'll be surprised by the trees that are growing there and you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Italian countryside.

-Lucca's Duomo: Also called the Cathedral of San Martino, this historic landmark feels beautifully authentic, local, and secluded.

-The Piazza Anfiteatro: Once an ancient roman amphitheater, this charming plaza lies in the center of Lucca's historic district. Start here as you make your way to other historical sites and architectural highlights.

-Villa Reale: This beautiful restored villa surrounded by 17th century gardens was built by Elisa Bacciochi, Napoleon's sister. Stroll through the gardens and visit the house, which has been occupied by noble families for centuries.

-Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Mansi: This is one of several notable art museums and historic sites, a place renowned for its love of art and culture.

Get the most out of your time in Lucca by staying in a vacation rental. Book a condo or apartment in the heart of town, or rent a beautiful villa with views of the hills and farms; you won't be disappointed! If you have some extra time to explore, you may want to include a visit to Florence in your plans, since it's only a short day's trip to the east.

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This traditional farmhouse is part of an old hamlet, originally occupied by farmers and now completely restored. It is situated in a beautiful position in the hills north of Lucca, south-facing and renowned for its magnificent views. The house we have for rent here is the most beautiful in the hamlet, being detached, …

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$1,140

Villa Rodolfo is a beautifully restored farmhouse on the hills surronded by olive trees and vineyards. Quiet and secluded retreat, this villa is equipped with all the amenities to ensure maximum comfort. Guests can enjoy the coziness of 4 large bedrooms, including an easily accessible one at ground floor, all with …

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(Minimum of one week rental required) Minimum rental one week rental Saturday to Saturday except for urban apartments. Villa Elegante is a large luxurious villa in Lucca that can accommodate up to 24 people in 1350 square meters of living space.
The villa belonged to one of the greatest and richest Lucchese families. …

$280

Huge apartament overlooking the gorgeous Piazza Santa Maria Forisportam with its Church and Colonna (Mozza). The apartment comes with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and a very spacious day area composed of a large entrance hall, a full-equipped kitchen, a large living room plenty of sofas and armchairs plus another …

Great spot for Kids Activities in Lucca!

Left on Sep 07, 2014 for a stay in July 2014

My daughter and I traveled to Lucca Italy over the Summer. I had coordinated the trip with Shannon via Elaia Tours for my daughter to attend the Arte al Sole kids art week in Lucca which she loved and it was amazing because she was able to participate in great projects with other children in the midst of an amazing City. While she was attending AAS during the day it gave me the opportunity to …

$535 / night

$535

Villa SAL BOT is located in the hills between Lucca and the Versilian coast, with the possibility of reaching the major Tuscan cities of art for day trips. The present owners restored Villa SAL BOT, under the supervision of the Italian Historic Buildings Administration. The restoration resulted in a very attractive …

$713

Villa SAL LOG is beautifully situated among olive groves and vineyards on the hills east of Lucca. It is composed of a very old stone-built house and a guesthouse. From both of them one can enjoy magnificent views.
A particular feature of the main house, dating back probably to the 13th century, is a beautiful open …

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$660 / night

$660

Tenuta di Campagna is an elegant and family-friendly countryside villa about eight kilometers southeast of Lucca. From here, you can reach the coastal cities of Versilia in about forty minutes. It's a place where you can enjoy a nice pool area and al fresco dining with large barbecue. Amenities include an outdoor …

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$73

This beautiful property, surrounded by the green countryside of Montecarlo, is composed from four comfortable apartments recently renovated .The farm well located , it also produces excellent wine thanks to the vineyards that surround the property , the famous wine of Montecarlo that you can buy on the spot ! The …

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$533 / night

$533

8 guests; 4 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms (4 en-suite)
Modern furniture combined to the original structure. Attractive large terrace where to enjoy outdoor meals. Shared swimming pool.
This charming small house is set in a hollow on a hill side with splendid views, consists of a large stone farmhouse and a barn (see listing …

$175

CASA CENAMI is ideal for 2 couples. Located in the heart of Lucca's historic district. Step outside the front door and in less than a minute you're sipping a cappuccino in Piazza San Michele, window shopping on the stylish Via Fillungo, sipping wine in the 2nd century BC anfiteatro, listening to nightly operatic arias…

Lovely apartment in Lucca

Left on Oct 14, 2011 for a stay in September 2011

Everything about this apartment worked for us, from the efficient kitchen area to the very comfortable beds, to the proximity to Lucca's offerings, i.e., the shops, galleries, wonderful cafe's, and churches full of art. The rooms invite you in to relax with one of the interesting books, or to make and enjoy a leisurely meal while listening to the muted sounds of the old town. Without hesitation…

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$182 / night

$182

The hills of a Tuscan landscape, brushed by the many colours of dawn and sunset, are always a wonderful setting for a romantic holiday, but a cosy stone cottage, tucked in the countryside far from everything, could make the perfect getaway. Situated not far from the picturesque town of Camaiore and set between the …

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$224 / night

$224

The city of Lucca, situated in the heart of Tuscany, is considered one of the major tourist destinations of Italy. Located strategically between such popular "art cities" like Pisa, Siena and Florence, it also offers a possibility of quickly reaching the beaches of Versilia, as well as various mountain zones - like …

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$286 / night

$286

PRIVATE STRUCTURE. Immersed amongst the olives grove, only a few kilometres from the centre of Camaiore and 10 kilometres from the famous beaches of Versilia, Casa Margherita, has been recently and carefully restored by the actual proprietor. The property is built in stone and plaster, is set on two floors. The ground…

$101 / night

$101

An apartment for rent in Lucca, set on Via Mordini, very close to the city's main street (the Via Fillungo). This holiday rental in Tuscany is a charming flat with views over the beautiful Torre Guinigi. It stands in a Liberty palazzo dating back to the beginning of the 1900s and recently restructured by the owners.
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$697

Perfect for up to 8 guests (and we can open up another 2 bedrooms for larger groups, please write). NBC's Today Show rented and filmed Villa Aquilea for a segment about life in the Tuscany countryside.
The villa's website and reviews on FlipKey have many letters and notes from guests who have vacationed at Villa …

A True Tuscan Experience

Left on Apr 11, 2010 for a stay in November 2009

Our 2009 Thanksgiving visit to Villa Aquilea was truly an authentic experience. We joined eight friends, two of whom had visited the Villa twice before. Not only were the accommodations lovely, but we felt as though we were an integral part of the Tuscan experience. The view of the valley from Villa Aquilea was awesome. Everyday there was something new to discover. Our only regret was that we …

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$956 / night

$956

This wonderful farmhouse is located in a very peaceful area in the hills outside the village of Massarosa, close to the Versilia coast, renowned for its endless coastline with many famous beach clubs. The house was recently totally restructured to a very high standard, and has been equipped with all modern comfort. A …

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$2,705

Villa Divino is a luxury property located in one of most popular destinations in Tuscany, Lucca.andnbsp The villa is located in a sprawling estate of 6 hectares. The beauty of the place is enhanced by landscape artists who have put together a typical Tuscan look complete with hills, olive trees and a forest with …

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$783 / night

$783

(Minimum of one week rental required) This lovely villa is set up on the beautiful hills around Lucca, providing a great view of Lucca and the surrounding countryside. Villa Oliva is part of a large, 344 acre estate. It is lush with olive groves and vineyards. This grand house dates back to the 1600's but has been …

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$458 / night

$458

(Minimum of one week rental required) Minimum rental one week rental Saturday to Saturday except for urban apartments. The city of Lucca, because of its rich history, attracts tourists from around the world. The three mile series of ramparts, complete with eleven bastions and four gateways was erected around the city …

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$3,564 / night

$3,564

(Minimum of one week rental required) Minimum rental one week rental Saturday to Saturday except for urban apartments. Villa Vorno is a luxury villa, designed and furnished for the most discerning of visitors. Situated within easy walking of the picturesque village of Vorno and just a 10 minute drive from the medieval…

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$6,139 / night

$6,139

Located in a valley on the hills of Lucca, Villa Gioello is set in a beautiful and peaceful ambience amidst a lovely garden. &nbspThis; historical villa dates back to the year 1624 and was the official dwelling of the Count of this region. The villa has now been restored to suit modern lifestyle but the original …

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$1,455 / night

$1,455

Villa Duchessa is sent on the country side of the Lucca hills, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. The villa is a part of an old convent and is attached to a villa that dates back to the 1600. The entire villa has been totally restored with great care and modern amenities, keeping the original part of the …

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$1,144 / night

$1,144

When you are visiting Lucca and looking for a luxurious full service vacation villa, be sure to check out Villa Daltina. Antique furniture completely complements the villa's interior, whereas the villa is also equipped with modern conveniences like satellite TV, Wi-Fi Internet access, air conditioners for each of the …

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$920 / night

$920

&ltb;&gtVilla; Capricia</b> is a beautiful 16th century villa is set on the ridge of La Freddana Valley, was originally a convent, now totally restored and maintains its original long shape of the building. The villa is situated on the hills surrounding Lucca, in an extremely panoramic position, among olives …

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$801 / night

$801

Villa Raffaella is not just an exciting Tuscany villa where you can stay for a week or two, but it is also historically significant. It was built around the 15th century and was renovated a few centuries after. At the present, it still has parts that were originally created in the 17th and 18th century. It was also …

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$2,299 / night

$2,299

This Tuscan villa was built around the middle of the 17th century, Villa Nobile is located in a beautiful corner of Tuscany and in the proximity of the antique parish of Vorno. The medieval town of Lucca is nearby. Reserved and protected by an enclosure wall made by front viewing stones, the Tuscan Villa is the true …

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$1,543 / night

$1,543

(Minimum of one week rental required) Minimum rental one week rental Saturday to Saturday except for urban apartments. Pieve Hamlet is located in the beautiful rolling hills just outside Lucca. From the villas there are stunning views of Lucca and Pisa nestled among the vineyards. This hamlet has three newly renovated…

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$2,754 / night

$2,754

(Minimum of one week rental required) Minimum rental one week rental Saturday to Saturday except for urban apartments. The incredible Piccolo Versailles is a one-of-a-kind property, in the category of palaces and grand chateaux. In fact it's valued by the Italian Government as a registered historical property. The …

$1,415

(Minimum of one week rental required) A holiday at Villa Natalie will not only delight your senses but it will also rejuvenate your love for all things Italian. This classically Tuscan home is situated in a park-like setting and offers luxurious and elegant furnishings, coupled with excellent service. Recently …

$1,457

(Minimum of one week rental required) Villa Katrina, located just 15 minutes from Lucca, is a unique and lovely villa that has recently been completely reconstructed on the foundation walls of a former 18th century barn. While the style and character of the former building has been preserved, the villa has been …

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$6,429 / night

$6,429

(Minimum of one week rental required) Minimum rental one week rental Saturday to Saturday except for urban apartments. Villa Pera, an elegant 19th century luxury villa rental in Lucca with its own chapel, olive oil press and castle ruins, is set in a vast estate of terraced olive groves and a ranch-style equestrian …

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$993 / night

$993

(Minimum of one week rental required) Minimum rental one week rental Saturday to Saturday except for urban apartments. This charming vacation villa is located in the village of SS. Annunziata on the outskirts of Lucca. Villa Patrizia has sections dating to the 15th and 18th century. The home has been tastefully and …

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$1,163 / night

$1,163

Extraordinary, unique property in the hills just 6 kilometers from Lucca. The property is made up of the main house, a guest house (approx.. 40 meters from the mail villa away) and a beautiful pool that looks out over the valley below with views as far as Lucca.
Designed by the owners themselves (both are artists, …

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$736 / night

$736

The house has been immaculately restored and furnished, and is especially bright and full of light. Since the owners have great pride in their properties, the house and the grounds are particularly well kept. Modern facilities, including a DSL internet connection, have also been provided. In front of the house there …

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$384 / night

$384

PRIVATE STRUCTURE. This characteristic, early 20th century villa stands on the hill of Corsanico - Massarosa in a breathtaking panoramic position overlooking the Versilia coastline and Lake Massaciuccoli, beloved residence of the composer Giacomo Puccini. on the Versilia coast, up to La Spezia. A short distance of the…

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$107 / night

$107

Nice complex situated in a small, charming hamlet in Lucca surroundings. This property has been recently and carefully restored and turned into 6 welcoming apartments providing tastefully furnished interiors. The unit Flavia 3 overlooks the hamlet while the other 5 apartments offer views over the surrounding landscape…

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$502 / night

$502

The house, built at the beginning of the 1900s, has higher ceilings and larger windows than classical farmhouses and still maintains some of the features of its origins as the local "bottega" (general store). It is a particularly bright house with two separate areas for communal living. There is a living/book room on…

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$301 / night

$301

RECEPTIVE STRUCTURE. Casanivi is situated among the green hills of Tuscany, in a charming panoramic position inside a cultural triangle formed by Florence, Pisa and Lucca. The house consists of two farmhouses dating from the fourteenth century. The owners, in renovating it, have maintained the typical Tuscan style and…

$154

Old house recently renovated in traditional style located in the hills south of Lucca, a short distance from the cities of Lucca and Pisa. Surrounded by a large fully fence and covered with olive trees, the property enjoys a relaxing and enjoyable. The house has a wonderful swimming pool mosaic (10 mx 4 m / 2.40 m …

$560

Welcome to the lush and beautiful Tuscany and to Villa Adriano where you can enjoy privacy behind a fenced garden including a swimming pool ( 8m x 12m) and Terraces with stunning view overlooking the Valley and neighboring farms and villages.
This place is a family Paradise where you can experience and combine the …

Looking forward to next time!!

Left on Dec 31, 2013 for a stay in July 2013

Our one week stay in San Donato this summer was wonderful. We loved the house, the surroundings and the location. A holiday filled with food, wine and laughter. Thank you for this summer, see you soon...

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$326 / night

$326

Villa SAL CTO is a charming, stone-built farmhouse dating back to the 17th Century. Located in the Lucca Hills, it boasts a peaceful position and fine, broad views.
Located in the Lucca hills, it boasts a peaceful position and fine, broad views. The functional interiors are provided with modern facilities, such as …

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$349 / night

$349

Al Mennucci was originally an old hayloft, which has recently been converted into a delightful cottage. It is located in a superb position, high in the hills, 15kms to the south east of Lucca, and surrounded by olive groves and pine trees. There are fantastic views over the countryside and the plain of Montecatini in …

$145

Borgo Vecchio is situated among rolling hills, the house is totally restored and modernised whilst retaining its character and many authentic features, now also with WiFi!.
Guests staying at Borgo Vecchio will need a car, even if they plan to use public transportation for some daytrips
The main entrance opens up onto …

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$599 / night

$599

Villa Peronella is an 18th century villa very close to the walled city of Lucca. This is a typical Tuscan villa built in an area which the rich and affluent Tuscans once made their summer residences. The merchants and noblemen alike vied with each other in displaying their fine taste and opulence, resulting in this …

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$952 / night

$952

VILLA andnbspDANTEandnbspis situated on the andnbsphilly country side andnbsparound Lucca. The site of the villa is very old, dating back to the Longobard period in VI century- when the Longobard ruled Lucca - in fact within the building of the villa, there is enclosed an old "watching" Tower, overlooking the valley …

$105

This comfortable family apartment is in a superb location in the heart of Lucca, just in front of the famous Torre Guinigi. Spacious and comfortable offering all the amenities of a modern holiday home, but in the same time giving a breeze of past times and history.
Large living room with a dining area, spacious master…

Excellent accommodation in centre of old city

Left on Jun 01, 2013 for a stay in April 2013

This property was a first class rental in the centre of the old city of Lucca. It has been refurbished and is in excellent condition. The two bedrooms were separated from each other as were the two bathrooms so that it was suitable for 2 couples. All amenities you would expect were included in the property.

The best feature was the location. You step outside the front door into the old city.

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$3,597 / night

$3,597

Villa di Vico is formed by two independent units (rented together only). Connected by porches and gardens, the villa can accommodate up to 22 guests and has a large swimming pool and barbecue.
External Description:
Villa di Vico is surrounded by a rich landscape of orchards, olive trees, Italian gardens and hills. …

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$4,796 / night

$4,796

Borgo La Pieve, 12 individually styled double bedrooms (4 of them can be either queen or twin) with en- suite bathrooms (4 of them with Jacuzzi bath),
a hamlet tucked away amid the gently folding hills near the town of Lucca, is a gracious and luxurious Tuscan retreat that is grand in style yet not overwhelming.
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$280 / night

$280

Borgo Betulla is a delightful 2 bedroom apartment, part of a wonderful estate located near Lucca. Located in the Farmhouse building, the apartment is furnished in a typical Lucca style and can accommodate up to 4+2 people.
Guests can benefit several extra services such as outdoor and indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna …

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$313 / night

$313

Borgo Castagno is a 3 bedroom apartment, part of a wonderful estate located near Lucca. It is well furnished, modern and can accommodate up to 6 people. Guests can benefit several extra services such as outdoor and indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and tennis court.
External Description:
Palazzo Guinigi and Matraia …

About Lucca

An important hub of travel, culture, and commerce during Roman times, Lucca, Italy now represents some of the most elegant beauty and history of Tuscany. The landscape here is lovely and the hills are more gentle and rolling than those of the Tuscan countryside further south. All over the city, timeless Italian traditions are shared in warm and welcoming restaurants headed by world-class chefs. Lucca is also known for its art scene and beautiful architecture.

Here are few suggestions of things to do in Lucca:

-Take an Italian cooking class: After you've sampled some of the legendary cuisine of Lucca, you'll be inspired to bring some of the flavors home with you. It's easy to find a class here as local chefs seem more than pleased to share their skills.

-Guinigi Tower: Climb the metal stairs to the very top of this tower built years ago by the citizens of this town. When you reach the top, you'll be surprised by the trees that are growing there and you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Italian countryside.

-Lucca's Duomo: Also called the Cathedral of San Martino, this historic landmark feels beautifully authentic, local, and secluded.

-The Piazza Anfiteatro: Once an ancient roman amphitheater, this charming plaza lies in the center of Lucca's historic district. Start here as you make your way to other historical sites and architectural highlights.

-Villa Reale: This beautiful restored villa surrounded by 17th century gardens was built by Elisa Bacciochi, Napoleon's sister. Stroll through the gardens and visit the house, which has been occupied by noble families for centuries.

-Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Mansi: This is one of several notable art museums and historic sites, a place renowned for its love of art and culture.

Get the most out of your time in Lucca by staying in a vacation rental. Book a condo or apartment in the heart of town, or rent a beautiful villa with views of the hills and farms; you won't be disappointed! If you have some extra time to explore, you may want to include a visit to Florence in your plans, since it's only a short day's trip to the east.

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